Jade Amerilda Scielzo Irving, the author of “Don’t Be Perfect: Just Be You” is a freshman undergraduate student at UTA studying Biology. “I am hopeful of being accepted to a medical school (to achieve my goal
of eventually becoming a physician). I am also a United States Figure Skating Association senior-level figure skater. In my spare time, I enjoy cooking vegan meals and playing with my pets: a Hahn’s macaw and two pugs. This essay is important to me—not only because it allowed me to reflect on my past, but also because it may potentially help others who will follow my path. This freshman year has been very challenging with many ups and downs for me, but I hope that I can help inspire others to keep pushing and to succeed. I am grateful for the opportunity to share my experience!”
